Players to Watch: ECNL Girls Playoffs 2025
The 2025 ECNL Girls Playoffs are coming up June 26 – July 2 in San Diego, where the best teams in the nation will go head-to-head in high-states postseason action.
Teams across the U13-U18/19 age groups were recently drawn into their respective postseason brackets, with the Champions League representing the top tier of competition.
The U13-U14 age groups feature 44 teams that have qualified for the Champions League group stage, while the U15-U17 divisions each have 48 teams. In each division, only 8 teams will be left standing at the conclusion of the San Diego event.
The U13-U17 quarterfinalists will return to action during the ECNL Girls National Finals in Richmond, VA from July 18-21, where remaining National Champions will be decided. Meanwhile, the U18/19 age group will play the entirety of their postseason event at the ECNL Playoffs, with their National Champion being crowned in San Diego. The U18/19 Champions League division has a 16-team bracket with a single elimination format.
To see the list of registered college coaches for the ECNL’s postseason event, click here.
Ahead of the ECNL Girls Playoffs, here are some players to know. Players are listed according to their graduation year.
You can also nominate a player that will be attending the event. To nominate a player for consideration, CLICK HERE.
2030
Brooklyn Walker | Defender
Solar SC 2011 (TX)
This Class of 2030 defender will be a name to watch in the coming years, representing one of the nation’s best clubs in Solar SC. Walker and her teammates on the Solar SC 2011 back line limited opponents to just 10 goals over 15 games in a highly-competitive Texas Conference this season. Walker, who recently earned a spot on the U.S. U-14 Girls National ID Camp roster, will take on some tough opponents in Group of the U14 Champions League.
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Aubrey Taylor | Midfielder
San Diego Surf 2011 (CA)
Getting the opportunity to play on her home fields at Surf Sports Park, Taylor and her San Diego Surf 2011 squad have been drawn into an exciting Group D pod in the U14 Champions League. Taylor was called up for U.S. U-14 Girls National ID Camp last month, as she’s been in the midst of an absolutely dominant season in which San Diego Surf racked up 74 goals over 16 conference games.
2029
One of the top playmakers for a Maryland United FC 2011 squad which battled their way into an ECNL U14 Champions League berth, Wintz is a four-time U.S. Talent ID Camp invitee, and she took part in the U.S. U-14 Girls East Regional Mini-Camp this spring. Wintz has dual national team eligibility, and she has represented the Albanian U-15 Girls on the international stage, in addition to the USYF Futsal National Team.
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Ariana Rodriguez | Defender
Solar SC 2011 (TX)
The Solar SC 2011 back line projects to be one of the premier defensive units in the country for years to come, as they are loaded with top-level talent. Rodriguez and her teammates held opponents to 10 goals over 15 ECNL Texas Conference games, which is extraordinary considering the level of attacking talent that they faced on a weekly basis. The Class of 2029 defender is on the radar of U.S. Soccer, earning a call-up for the 2025 U.S. U-14 Girls National ID Camp.
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Anjali Nimmagadda | Forward / Midfielder
San Diego Surf 2011 (CA)
Nimmagadda is a dynamic attacking player for a prolific San Diego Surf 2011 offense which exploded for 74 goals in 16 ECNL Southwest Conference games. She’s a great scorer and a creative playmaker who makes decisive passes in the final third, and she has an impressive ability to beat multiple defenders at the same time, causing frustration even for well-prepared back lines.
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Traci Byers | Goalkeeper
Penn Fusion 2011 (PA)
Traci Byers has been a frequent name this season on U.S. Talent ID rosters, attending two ID Camps, the East Region Mini Camp and the U.S. National ID Camp in Chula Vista, CA. She’s been instrumental for Penn Fusion 2011 on their path to the ECNL Playoffs, as their defensive unit only conceded 16 goals in 20 North Atlantic Conference games.
2028
Helwig has steadily evolved her game year-after-year, and she’s risen to national prominence as a member of the U.S. U-16 Girls National Team roster pool. The midfielder / forward will be representing FC DELCO 2009 in Group L of the U16 Champions League, which projects to be an evenly-matched and highly competitive pool of teams.
This U.S. U-15 Girls National Team roster pool member spearheads an MVLA SC 2010 offense which is absolutely overwhelmed opposing defenses all season long, scoring a mind-blowing 112 goals in 18 ECNL Northern Cal Conference games. Yoshimura does it all in the attacking midfield, scoring goals and piling up assists in bunches for the No. 3 overall team in the 2010 Champions League.
A top-rated goalkeeper who’s fresh off a call-up to the U.S. U-15 Girls National Team, Hasan is a reliable and steady presence between the posts for Eclipse Select 2010. Playing behind a solid back line, Hasan and her teammates allowed only 14 goals in 15 ECNL Midwest Conference games in the regular season, securing them a place in the U15 Champions League.
Vivian conceded only one goal during the Spring 2025 campaign, across ECNL Northern Cal Conference action and showcase play for MVLA 2010. She posted a save rate over 96% and accumulated 10 clean sheets in that span. Her strong communication from the back helps organize players in the field, and her physical tools and shot-stopping abilities are second-to-none.
Tingley helps lead a strong Concorde Fire 2009 attack. She is a dynamic and tenacious forward known for her clinical ability, who consistently finds the back of the net, including multiple hat tricks. Tingley combines aggression in the attack with strong off-ball movement, making her a constant threat in the final third. She’s a player with pace, finishing touch and confidence.
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Cassandra Travers | Defender
Bay Area Surf 2010 (CA)
A premier prospect from the Class 0f 2028, Travers is a U.S Youth National Team roster pool defender who can make contribute in a multitude of ways over the course of a game. Whether she’s cutting off opposing runs before they get anywhere near the 18, or creating quick scoring chances in transition, Travers is an elite level prospect who played a huge role in a 14-2-2 regular season for Bay Area Surf, which could be a dark horse title contender in the ECNL Champions League.
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Natalia Hanson | Midfielder / Defender
Penn Fusion 2010 (PA)
Another Class of 2028 prospect who’s been a rising member of the USYNT roster pool, Hanson is an absolute force both in the midfield and on the defensive side. She has a modern skillset which combines a wide combination of high-level traits, mixing elite level strength and toughness along with precise technical skills and creativity with the ball at her feet. Penn Fusion finished atop the highly-competitive North Atlantic Conference this season, outscoring opponent 31-7 while going undefeated and earning the No. 8 Champions League spot.
2027
Match Fit Surf 2009 star Gianna Hanf has enjoyed a phenomenal 2024-25 season, which saw her completely take over games at some of the league’s biggest showcases. She did more than enough to catch the attention of the UNC Tar Heels staff, and she was among the first Class of 2027 prospects to verbally commit this month. Hanf and her teammates will aim to continue their success in Group J of the U16 Champions League.
Shaw is a promising attacking player for SUSA FC 2009, which secured a berth in the ECNL Champions League after earning a third place finish in the New England Conference. Having just recently entered her recruiting window, Shaw has been sharp in ECNL National Events this season, including a dominant performance at ECNL Florida, where she racked up 5 goals and 3 assists over 3 games.
A renowned playmaker for PDA Blue 2009, Lee and her teammates had yet another phenomenal season in the North Atlantic Conference, posting an unbeaten 8-0-2 record while securing the Champions League’s No. 7 overall seed. Lee is a game-breaking forward who has great chemistry with her PDA teammates, and has also dominated at the high school level with Baldwin School. (HIGHLIGHTS)
This U.S. Women’s Youth National Team roster pool member has enjoyed another outstanding season both for club and country. She spent this season creating goals for the U.S. U-16 Girls National Team and leading a dominant VDA 2009 attack which racked up 37 goals in 11 ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference games. VDA enters the ECNL Playoffs as the No. 5 overall seed after posting an unbeaten 9-0-2 record to win the Mid-Atlantic Conference.
Coming off a big season as her team’s leading goal scorer, Kase was unstoppable at the ECNL North Carolina Event, netting a hat trick against Maryland United. Extremely coachable and driven, Kase will look to continue producing as Beach FC (CA) 2009 looks to secure a spot in the ECNL Finals.
Malace is a high-impact, versatile defender who excels across the entire back line for Fairfax Virginia Union 2009 (competing in ECNL North American Cup), both as a center back and outside back. Known for her elite tactical awareness, she dependably shuts down top-tier attackers and anticipates plays before they develop. Her exceptional distribution (especially long-range passing) adds tremendous value in transition, as she reliably jumpstarts the attack from the back.
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Amari Manning | Forward
PDA Blue 2009 (NJ)
As PDA Blue 2009 aims to add a second ECNL National Championship to their trophy case, Manning enters the postseason in strong form once again, as she’s coming off another call-up to the U.S. U-16 Girls National Team. She’s one of the most intimidating players for opposing defenders to take on, since she possesses such a rare combination of speed, strength, technical skills and passing ability. (HIGHLIGHTS)
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Devon Bankers | Goalkeeper
Seattle United 2009 (WA)
A strong Class of 2027 goalkeeper who has earned spots on the USYS ODP National Team and the West Regional Team, Bankers has been a key player all season long for Seattle United. Bankers and her back line limited opponents to just 15 goals in 18 league games, earning a spot in the ECNL Champions League.
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Caylee Brown | Defender
Washington Premier 2008 (WA)
Brown helped lead a strong Washington Premier back line this season, as she contributed as a key two-way player. She was one of the top scorers for her team over the summer and ECNL regular season, as she has a an exceptional ability to move up and down the field all game long. She’s one of the most versatile players on the field for a Washington Premier 2008 side which will be competing in the ECNL Showcase Cup.
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